Buergbrennen

Sunday after Carnival

All over the country, large wooden crosses are set on fire on top of the hills in order to « burn the winter ».

Éimaischen

Easter Monday

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Traditional celebration of Emmaus. On Easter Monday small whistling birds made of baked clay (Péckvillercher) are sold at the « Marché-aux-poissons » (behind the Palace of the Grand Dukes) and in the streets of the old town.

Octave

3rd to 5th Sunday after Easter

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Pilgrimage to honour Our Lady of Luxembourg, the patron saint. Lasts from the third to the fifth Sunday after Easter and represents the main religious ceremony of the country.

National Holiday

23rd June

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- Eve of the National Holiday (22nd June) : torchlight tattoo, grand fireworks, open air concerts and DJ performances.
- National Holiday (23rd June) : official ceremonies throughout the day (Te Deum, military parade, 101 cannon shots) and concerts in the evening.

Schueberfouer

end of August/beginning of September

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One of the largest funfairs in Europe with rollercoasters, Ferris wheel, eating and drinking.

Weekly Market

Wednesday and Saturday

It is held on Place Guillaume II; there you find not only fresh fruit and vegetables, but also stalls where they sell flowers, spices, fresh goat cheese and homemade jam. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 7.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Glacismaart

Every third Sunday of the month from March to November (except in August). From 10am till 5pm at the Champs du Glacis.

The « Glacismaart » offers all kind of products : fleamarket, flowers, fruits, vegetables, typical Luxembourgish products, clothing and decoration objects.

Fleamarket

Takes place every second and fourth Saturday on Place d'Armes

look for super bargains!

Christmas Market

1st Advent-Christmas Eve

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In the decor of the Place d'Armes, overshadowed by the large Christmas fir tree, the visitor strolls among the nicely decorated stalls and cabins and enjoys a potato girdle-cake with mulled wine.